Maxtor MobileMax Product Overview
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MobileMax hard drives continue Maxtor's tradition of value, durability and low power consumption for mainstream mobile storage applications MobileMax drives are designed for laptop and external storage applications that require a mainstream solution with 5400-RPM performance. Product Overview MobileMax® An ideal combination of ... PC capacities from 40 GB up to 120 GB • 5400-RPM performance benefits to the Maxtor lineup of storage solutions. In the fast-growing mobile computing market, MobileMax drives present an ideal combination of 40, 80 and 120 GB • 5400-RPM spin...
MobileMax hard drives continue Maxtor's tradition of value, durability and low power consumption for mainstream mobile storage applications MobileMax drives are designed for laptop and external storage applications that require a mainstream solution with 5400-RPM performance. Product Overview MobileMax® An ideal combination of ... PC capacities from 40 GB up to 120 GB • 5400-RPM performance benefits to the Maxtor lineup of storage solutions. In the fast-growing mobile computing market, MobileMax drives present an ideal combination of 40, 80 and 120 GB • 5400-RPM spin...
Maxtor MobileMax Product Overview
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... to hard drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one of its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. MobileMax drives share the benefits of their respective owners. www.seagate.com 1-800-SEAGATE (1-800...consumption for mainstream mobile storage applications Maxtor Brand and the Seagate Advantage Maxtor is optimized to operate from a single USB port on most systems. • The ruggedness and robust design of MobileMax drives assures reliable operation. • MobileMax drives conform to the requirements of the...
... to hard drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one of its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. MobileMax drives share the benefits of their respective owners. www.seagate.com 1-800-SEAGATE (1-800...consumption for mainstream mobile storage applications Maxtor Brand and the Seagate Advantage Maxtor is optimized to operate from a single USB port on most systems. • The ruggedness and robust design of MobileMax drives assures reliable operation. • MobileMax drives conform to the requirements of the...
MobileMax Data Sheet
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... consumption for mainstream mobile storage applications 120, 80 and 40 GB • 5400 RPM 2.5-inch mobile Key Advantages • 5400-RPM drives deliver higher performance and superior value compared to 4200-RPM drives. • Low power consumption lets laptop users work longer between battery charges. • Maxtor® MobileMax drives are optimized to operate when powered from...
... consumption for mainstream mobile storage applications 120, 80 and 40 GB • 5400 RPM 2.5-inch mobile Key Advantages • 5400-RPM drives deliver higher performance and superior value compared to 4200-RPM drives. • Low power consumption lets laptop users work longer between battery charges. • Maxtor® MobileMax drives are optimized to operate when powered from...
MobileMax Data Sheet
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... battery charges. Maxtor, the Maxtor logo and MobileMax are the property of its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC or one of their data with USB 2.0. When referring to hard drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals...
... battery charges. Maxtor, the Maxtor logo and MobileMax are the property of its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC or one of their data with USB 2.0. When referring to hard drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals...
Maxtor MobileMax PATA Product Manual
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...20 2.17 Corrosive environment 20 3.0 Configuring and mounting the drive 21 3.1 Handling and static discharge precautions 21 3.2 Jumper settings 22 3.2.1 Master/slave configuration ...drive 23 4.0 ATA interface 25 4.1 ATA interface signals and connector pins 25 4.1.1 Supported ATA commands 26 4.1.2 Identify Device command 28 4.1.3 Set Features command 31 5.0 Compatibility summary 33 5.1 Installation considerations 33 5.2 BIOS versions tested 35 5.3 Operating system versions tested 36 5.4 Compatibility test configurations 36 5.5 Other certification 36 6.0 Maxtor support services 37 MobileMax...
...20 2.17 Corrosive environment 20 3.0 Configuring and mounting the drive 21 3.1 Handling and static discharge precautions 21 3.2 Jumper settings 22 3.2.1 Master/slave configuration ...drive 23 4.0 ATA interface 25 4.1 ATA interface signals and connector pins 25 4.1.1 Supported ATA commands 26 4.1.2 Identify Device command 28 4.1.3 Set Features command 31 5.0 Compatibility summary 33 5.1 Installation considerations 33 5.2 BIOS versions tested 35 5.3 Operating system versions tested 36 5.4 Compatibility test configurations 36 5.5 Other certification 36 6.0 Maxtor support services 37 MobileMax...
Maxtor MobileMax PATA Product Manual
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Figure 3. Typical 5V startup and operation current profile 13 Jumper settings 22 Mounting dimensions-top, side and end view 23 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. A vii Figure 2. List of Figures Figure 1.
Figure 3. Typical 5V startup and operation current profile 13 Jumper settings 22 Mounting dimensions-top, side and end view 23 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. A vii Figure 2. List of Figures Figure 1.
Maxtor MobileMax PATA Product Manual
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... for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands. • Support for the following Maxtor® MobileMax® drives: • STM980215A • STM960212A • STM940215A These drives provide the following key features: • 5,400-RPM spindle speed. • 2 Mbyte buffer. • Quiet operation. MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. 1.0 Introduction This manual describes the functional, mechanical and ... motor. • High instantaneous (burst) data transfer rates (up to 100 Mbytes per second) using Ultra DMA mode 5. • State-of master/slave drives using cable select (CSEL).
... for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands. • Support for the following Maxtor® MobileMax® drives: • STM980215A • STM960212A • STM940215A These drives provide the following key features: • 5,400-RPM spindle speed. • 2 Mbyte buffer. • Quiet operation. MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. 1.0 Introduction This manual describes the functional, mechanical and ... motor. • High instantaneous (burst) data transfer rates (up to 100 Mbytes per second) using Ultra DMA mode 5. • State-of master/slave drives using cable select (CSEL).
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2.0 Drive specifications Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are for quick reference. A 3 For convenience, the phrases the drive and this drive are used throughout this manual. MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. For details on specification measurement or definition, see the appropriate section of this manual to indicate STM980215A, STM960212A, and STM940215A model drives. 2.1 Specification summary The specifications listed in the following specification summary tables are measured under ambient conditions, at 25°C, and nominal power.
2.0 Drive specifications Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are for quick reference. A 3 For convenience, the phrases the drive and this drive are used throughout this manual. MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. For details on specification measurement or definition, see the appropriate section of this manual to indicate STM980215A, STM960212A, and STM940215A model drives. 2.1 Specification summary The specifications listed in the following specification summary tables are measured under ambient conditions, at 25°C, and nominal power.
Maxtor MobileMax PATA Product Manual
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A Table 1: STM980215A specifications summary Drive specification Formatted capacity (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Bytes per sector Physical read/write heads ...per hour max, noncondensing) Relative humidity (noncondensing) Relative humidity gradient Wet bulb temperature Altitude, operating Altitude, nonoperating (below mean sea level) STM980215A 80 Gbytes 156,301,488 512 2 1 2 Mbytes 835k bits/inch typical 150k tracks/inch typical 132 Gbits/inch2 max 5,400 RPM 336 ...m to 3,048 m (-1000 ft to 10,000 ft) -304.8 m to 12,192 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) max 4 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev.
A Table 1: STM980215A specifications summary Drive specification Formatted capacity (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Bytes per sector Physical read/write heads ...per hour max, noncondensing) Relative humidity (noncondensing) Relative humidity gradient Wet bulb temperature Altitude, operating Altitude, nonoperating (below mean sea level) STM980215A 80 Gbytes 156,301,488 512 2 1 2 Mbytes 835k bits/inch typical 150k tracks/inch typical 132 Gbits/inch2 max 5,400 RPM 336 ...m to 3,048 m (-1000 ft to 10,000 ft) -304.8 m to 12,192 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) max 4 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev.
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... hz) Drive acoustics, sound power, 2 disc Idle** Performance seek Nonrecoverable read errors Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles STM980215A 250 Gs... power on/off cycles 20,000 hard power on/off cycles 32°C, 80% relative humidity 5°C, 80% relative humidity 5°C, 20% relative...hard drive capacity. specification, which may vary depending on distribution units. A 5 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. The system will pull power to provide the drive serial number. while in the S3 and S4 states, drive sleep and drive standby modes will be asked to the drive...
... hz) Drive acoustics, sound power, 2 disc Idle** Performance seek Nonrecoverable read errors Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles STM980215A 250 Gs... power on/off cycles 20,000 hard power on/off cycles 32°C, 80% relative humidity 5°C, 80% relative humidity 5°C, 20% relative...hard drive capacity. specification, which may vary depending on distribution units. A 5 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. The system will pull power to provide the drive serial number. while in the S3 and S4 states, drive sleep and drive standby modes will be asked to the drive...
Maxtor MobileMax PATA Product Manual
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Table 2: STM960212A specifications summary Drive specification Formatted capacity (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Bytes per sector Physical read/write heads Discs Cache Recording density Track density Areal density Spindle speed ... (operating) 38°C max (nonoperating) -304.8 m to 3,048 m (-1000 ft to 10,000 ft) -304.8 m to 12,192 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) max 6 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. A
Table 2: STM960212A specifications summary Drive specification Formatted capacity (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Bytes per sector Physical read/write heads Discs Cache Recording density Track density Areal density Spindle speed ... (operating) 38°C max (nonoperating) -304.8 m to 3,048 m (-1000 ft to 10,000 ft) -304.8 m to 12,192 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) max 6 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. A
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..., operating Shock, nonoperating Shock, nonoperating Shock, nonoperating Vibration, operating (max displacement may apply below 10 hz) Vibration, nonoperating (max displacement may apply below 22 hz) Drive acoustics, sound power, 2 disc Idle** Performance seek Nonrecoverable read errors Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles STM960212A 250 Gs max at 2 msec 800...
..., operating Shock, nonoperating Shock, nonoperating Shock, nonoperating Vibration, operating (max displacement may apply below 10 hz) Vibration, nonoperating (max displacement may apply below 22 hz) Drive acoustics, sound power, 2 disc Idle** Performance seek Nonrecoverable read errors Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles STM960212A 250 Gs max at 2 msec 800...
Maxtor MobileMax PATA Product Manual
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A Table 3: STM940215A specifications summary Drive specification Formatted capacity (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Bytes per sector Physical read/write heads Discs Cache Recording density (typical) Track density (typical) Areal density (...°C (operating) 38°C (nonoperating) -304.8 m to 3,048 m (-1000 ft to 10,000 ft) -304.8 m to 12,192 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) max 8 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev.
A Table 3: STM940215A specifications summary Drive specification Formatted capacity (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Bytes per sector Physical read/write heads Discs Cache Recording density (typical) Track density (typical) Areal density (...°C (operating) 38°C (nonoperating) -304.8 m to 3,048 m (-1000 ft to 10,000 ft) -304.8 m to 12,192 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) max 8 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev.
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..., operating Shock, nonoperating Shock, nonoperating Shock, nonoperating Vibration, operating (max displacement may apply below 10 hz) Vibration, nonoperating (max displacement may apply below 22 hz) Drive acoustics, sound power, 2 disc Idle** Performance seek Nonrecoverable read errors Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles STM940215A 250 Gs max at 2 msec 800...
..., operating Shock, nonoperating Shock, nonoperating Shock, nonoperating Vibration, operating (max displacement may apply below 10 hz) Vibration, nonoperating (max displacement may apply below 22 hz) Drive acoustics, sound power, 2 disc Idle** Performance seek Nonrecoverable read errors Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles STM940215A 250 Gs max at 2 msec 800...
Maxtor MobileMax PATA Product Manual
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...Physical organization Model STM980215A STM960212A STM940215A Read/write heads 2 2 1 Number of discs 1 1 1 10 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. A 2.2 Formatted capacity Model STM980215A STM960212A STM940215A Formatted capacity* 80 Gbytes 60 Gbytes... 40 Gbytes Guaranteed sectors 156,301,488 117,410,240 78,140,160 Bytes per track 63 LBA mode When addressing these drives in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to hard drive...
...Physical organization Model STM980215A STM960212A STM940215A Read/write heads 2 2 1 Number of discs 1 1 1 10 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. A 2.2 Formatted capacity Model STM980215A STM960212A STM940215A Formatted capacity* 80 Gbytes 60 Gbytes... 40 Gbytes Guaranteed sectors 156,301,488 117,410,240 78,140,160 Bytes per track 63 LBA mode When addressing these drives in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to hard drive...
Maxtor MobileMax PATA Product Manual
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... logical seeks may produce results that vary from these specifications. These drives are designed to consistently meet or exceed the noted values. Physical ... directions. • Average seek time is an average of at 25°C ambient temperature. MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. Typical seek times (msec)* Track-to-track Average Full-stroke Average latency...) 2.6 Physical characteristics Height (mm) (inches) Width (mm) (inches) Length (mm) (inches) Typical weight STM980215A STM960212A STM940215A 9.5 +/-0.2 0.374 +/-0.008 69.85 +/-0.25 2.750 +/-0.010 100.50 +/-0.25 3.957 +/-0.010 100...
... logical seeks may produce results that vary from these specifications. These drives are designed to consistently meet or exceed the noted values. Physical ... directions. • Average seek time is an average of at 25°C ambient temperature. MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. Typical seek times (msec)* Track-to-track Average Full-stroke Average latency...) 2.6 Physical characteristics Height (mm) (inches) Width (mm) (inches) Length (mm) (inches) Typical weight STM980215A STM960212A STM940215A 9.5 +/-0.2 0.374 +/-0.008 69.85 +/-0.25 2.750 +/-0.010 100.50 +/-0.25 3.957 +/-0.010 100...
Maxtor MobileMax PATA Product Manual
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..., some offline activity may increase acoustic and power to the time that the drive spindle reaches operating speed. • Seek mode During seek mode, the read/write actuator arm moves toward a specific position on to operational levels. 12 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. This mode is not typical. • Read/write power and...
..., some offline activity may increase acoustic and power to the time that the drive spindle reaches operating speed. • Seek mode During seek mode, the read/write actuator arm moves toward a specific position on to operational levels. 12 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. This mode is not typical. • Read/write power and...
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... equivalent 15-ohm resistive load on the +5 volt line. A 13 Using 5-volt power, the drive is calculated by dividing the nominal voltage by the typical RMS read/write current. 2.9.3 Voltage tolerance Voltage tolerance (including noise): 5V ± 5% MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. Equivalent resistance is expected to operate with a maximum of 100 mV...
... equivalent 15-ohm resistive load on the +5 volt line. A 13 Using 5-volt power, the drive is calculated by dividing the nominal voltage by the typical RMS read/write current. 2.9.3 Voltage tolerance Voltage tolerance (including noise): 5V ± 5% MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. Equivalent resistance is expected to operate with a maximum of 100 mV...
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...before any time disc access is required, the drive makes a transition to Active mode any drive activity is necessary. • Sleep mode The drive enters Sleep mode after it receives a Hard Reset or Soft Reset from the host. The drive features the following power-management modes: Power modes..., the heads are parked and the spindle is at rest. The standby timer delay is necessary. 14 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. 2.10 Power-management modes The drive provides programmable power management to Active mode when disc access is established using a Standby or Idle command. After...
...before any time disc access is required, the drive makes a transition to Active mode any drive activity is necessary. • Sleep mode The drive enters Sleep mode after it receives a Hard Reset or Soft Reset from the host. The drive features the following power-management modes: Power modes..., the heads are parked and the spindle is at rest. The standby timer delay is necessary. 14 MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. 2.10 Power-management modes The drive provides programmable power management to Active mode when disc access is established using a Standby or Idle command. After...
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A 15 Above 1,000 feet (305 meters), the maximum temperature is defined as the temperature of the environment immediately surrounding the drive. 2.11 Environmental specifications 2.11.1 Ambient temperature Ambient temperature is derated linearly by 1°C every 1000 feet. Operating 5° to 55°C (41...11.4 Altitude Operating -304.8 m to 3,048 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft) Nonoperating -304.8 m to 12,192 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. Actual drive case temperature should not exceed 65°C (149°F) within the operating ambient conditions.
A 15 Above 1,000 feet (305 meters), the maximum temperature is defined as the temperature of the environment immediately surrounding the drive. 2.11 Environmental specifications 2.11.1 Ambient temperature Ambient temperature is derated linearly by 1°C every 1000 feet. Operating 5° to 55°C (41...11.4 Altitude Operating -304.8 m to 3,048 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft) Nonoperating -304.8 m to 12,192 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft) MobileMax Product Manual, Rev. Actual drive case temperature should not exceed 65°C (149°F) within the operating ambient conditions.